Programme Manager

United Infrastructure Ltd; Sealand; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure Ltd is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the planning function on the Liverpool Bay Carbon Capture Scheme, delivered in partnership with Eni, as part of the UK’s Net Zero transition.

Reporting to the Project Director, you will head a team of planners and controls professionals, own integrated programmes across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning, and maintain the NEC/EPC governance.

Qualifications

• Senior Planning Manager or Programme Manager with infrastructure experience.
• Experience with major energy, utilities, or EPC projects.
• Professional accreditation (APM, PMI, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Own and manage integrated project programmes across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Lead the planning interface with Eni, delivering performance reporting and schedule governance.
• Forecasting, progress reporting, and schedule assurance.
• Develop and mentor planning team and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Senior Planning Management

Stakeholder management

Project governance

Education

APM/PMI accreditation

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

United Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the planning function on the landmark Liverpool Bay Carbon Capture Scheme, delivered in partnership with Eni as part of the UK's transition to Net Zero. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role on one of the country’s most significant energy infrastructure projects.

The Role

Reporting to the Project Director, you will lead a team of planners and project controls professionals, ensuring the successful development, management, and delivery of integrated project programmes across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.

You will act as the principal planning interface with Eni, providing programme leadership, performance reporting, risk analysis, and strategic planning support throughout the project lifecycle

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the project planning team.
• Own and maintain integrated project programmes using Primavera P6.
• Manage programme performance, critical path analysis, and recovery planning.
• Provide forecasting, progress reporting, and schedule assurance.
• Work closely with project, engineering, commercial, and construction teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Eni and key stakeholders.
• Identify programme risks and drive mitigation strategies.
• Support continuous improvement across planning and project controls functions.

About You

• Proven experience in a senior Planning Manager or Programme Manager role.
• Strong background in major infrastructure, energy, utilities, oil & gas, or EPC projects.
• Advanced Primavera P6 experience.
• Experience leading planning teams on complex, multi-disciplinary programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing skills.
• Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, risk management, and programme governance.
• Experience on Carbon Capture, Hydrogen, Pipeline, or Energy Transition projects.
• Knowledge of NEC and EPC contract environments.
• Professional accreditation (APM, PMI, or similar).

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.